Old town walking tour with abbey library and cathedral
Description
The St.Gallen Abbey District has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and the lavish Baroque ensemble including the library and cathedral will leave even culture vultures in breathless amazement. During the approximately 1.5-hour guided tour, you will learn many interesting facts about the Baroque cathedral with its imposing double-towered facade - the landmark of the city of St.Gallen and one of the last monumental monastic buildings of the Baroque period. The heart of the abbey district is the abbey library, which is one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world. The impressive collection of early medieval original manuscripts makes this institution world famous. This tour also leads through a part of the old town.
Note: The maximum number of participants is 20. Please book a private tour for groups of 6 or more.
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Conditions
Meeting Point
Tourist Information, Bankgasse 9, 9000 St. Gallen
Language
English and German
Time
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
January to April:
Every Saturday 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
May to October:
every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
November-December:
Every Saturday 11.00-12.30, except Sat, 04th of Nov, Sat, 11th of Nov and Sat, 18th of Nov 2023
As the Abbey Library is closed due to exhibition changes, a guided tour of the Old Town with a visit to the Textile Museum will take place on the other three Saturdays in November mentioned above.
The St.Gallen Abbey District has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and the lavish Baroque ensemble including the library and cathedral will leave even culture vultures in breathless amazement. During the approximately 1.5-hour guided tour, you will learn many interesting facts about the Baroque cathedral with its imposing double-towered facade - the landmark of the city of St.Gallen and one of the last monumental monastic buildings of the Baroque period. The heart of the abbey district is the abbey library, which is one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world. The impressive collection of early medieval original manuscripts makes this institution world famous. This tour also leads through a part of the old town.
Note: The maximum number of participants is 20. Please book a private tour for groups of 6 or more.
More Information
Conditions
Meeting Point
Tourist Information, Bankgasse 9, 9000 St. Gallen
Language
English and German
Time
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
January to April:
Every Saturday 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
May to October:
every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
November-December:
Every Saturday 11.00-12.30, except Sat, 04th of Nov, Sat, 11th of Nov and Sat, 18th of Nov 2023
As the Abbey Library is closed due to exhibition changes, a guided tour of the Old Town with a visit to the Textile Museum will take place on the other three Saturdays in November mentioned above.
Exception: On Saturday, November 4th, on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 and on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 the tour will take place in the Textile Museum, as the Abbey District is closed due to exhibition changes.